Insured doctor undertook his care on September 12, 2001.He diagnosed him as sustaining a type-A Monteggia fracture of the right ulnar with a non-displaced fracture of the shaft and a radial ulnar subluxation of the radial head and partial radial nerve palsy.He had a closed reduction manipulation of the elbow and placed in a long arm cast.Insured doctor and his physician's assistant continued with the follow up care of the patient at least through November 16, 2001.

Diagnostic Code :

Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition

Plaintiff alleges that the insured failed to see the radial head dislocation evident on all x-rays after he performed the closed reduction, failed to recognize the progressive ulnar angulation and allowed the bone to heal in a deformed position, resulting in Bowing deformity of the ulna that is bowed towards the radius.

More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.

Final Method of Claim Disposition

Settled by parties

Court Decision

Other

No Court Proceedings.

Arbitration

Claim not subject to Arbitration.

Date of Payment

10/25/2005

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$400,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$8,351

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$9,301

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$0

Deductible

$0

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

Incurred to Date

Anticipated

Medical Expense

$5,000

$75,000

Wage Loss

$0

$0

Other Expenses

$0

$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insured doctor diagnosed the patient with a type A-Monteggia fracture of the right ulnar with a non-displaced fracture of the shaft and a radial ulnar subluxation of the radial and partial radial nerve palsy.Insured relied on his physician's assistant for all of the follow up appointments and did not review the x-rays himself which revealed that the dislocation was getting worse.Insured is currenly not practicing.

Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition

Patient presented with complaints of shortness of breath, mild chest pain and left neck pain and was diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia.Some four months later, he died of an acute MI.